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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.16, 148.68 and 30.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.16, 148.68 and 30.66 is: 45.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.16 : 148.68 = 30.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.16/148.68 = 30.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.16x = 148.68 × 30.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.16x = 4,559.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559.20/99.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.98

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